Hilo heats up again, burns Southeastern LexingtonBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com The hot-and-cold bats of Hilo, Hawaii were running hot again Tuesday, as the All-Stars uncorked a 16-hit performance and eliminated Southeastern Lexington, Ky. from the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series by a score of 11-4 at M.J. Hickey Park. Kian Kurokawa (3 for 4, three RBIs) and Kean Wong (3 for 4, four RBIs) led the way for Hilo (3-1), which broke open a scoreless game with six runs in the...

Russellville, Kenner set for battle of unbeatensBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com With the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series moving closer to the championship round, the two remaining unbeaten teams are set to do battle today in the winner's bracket final. The host Russellville Red Wings and Kenner, La. - the winners of Southwest Regional - will do battle to see who will be the lone undefeated team in the tournament as the teams will go head to head at 8 p.m. today at Hickey Park. Neit...

Newtown eliminates Lynden, moves onBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com The Newtown Bombers from Connecticut didn't want to go home just yet, so they put up enough runs Monday night in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old Worlds Series to ensure that wouldn't happen. Sparked by an 11-run second inning, Newtown went on to a 16-10 win over Lynden, Wash., at Hickey Park to avoid elimination. With its win, Newtown advances to play Okeeheelee, Fla., at 8 p.m. today. Lynden, on the other hand,...

Hilo, Hawaii holds off stubborn Maumelle squadBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com What a difference another day makes. Little more than 24 hours removed from the biggest offensive outburst of the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series, the Hilo, Hawaii All-Stars continued their Jekyll and Hyde routine Monday, relying on defense and pitching to eliminate a stubborn Maumelle squad 2-0 at M.J. Hickey Park. On Sunday, Hilo (2-1) racked up 18 hits through four innings and scored seem...

Kenner holds on to defeat Southeastern LexingtonBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com After holding off a late comeback attempt Monday, Kenner, La., remained unbeaten in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series with an 11-7 win over Southeastern Lexington, Ky., at Hickey Park. "It felt great to get this win," Kenner coach Frank Adolph said. "They were a real good ballclub, so it was great to win." With the win, Kenner remains in the winner's bracket and will face Russellville at 8 p.m. Wednes...

Lynden gets defensive to oust SikestonBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com In a game dominated by pitching and defense, all it took was one big inning for Lynden, Wash., to defeat Sikeston, Mo. in the final game of Sunday's action at the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series at Hickey Park. With the game scoreless for three full innings, Lynden plated three runs in the bottom of the fourth to go on for a 3-0 win. The win puts Lynden in a matchup with Newtown, Conn., at 8 p.m. today....

Hilo, Hawaii rules out JonesboroBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com What a difference a day makes. After a heartbreaking loss to Okeeheelee, Fl. Saturday, the Hilo, Hawaii, Big Island All-Stars bounced back in a big way Sunday to eliminate Jonesboro from the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series by a score of 21-3. On Saturday, Hilo (1-1) fell behind 5-1 and needed a late rally just to make a game of it before falling 6-5. No rallies were necessary Sunday. Big Isl...

Maumelle rallies back for 'awesome' winBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com "One word - awesome." That was the reaction of Maumelle coach Jerry Weigle after the Bulldogs rallied back for three runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Aston Valley, Pa., 3-2 Sunday in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series at Hickey Park. Trailing 2-0 for nearly the entire game, Maumelle scored the winning run as Cole Boardman raced home on a wild pitch to help the Bulldogs avoid elimination. "My t...

Russellville survives Okeeheelee rallyBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com Truth be told, Russellville manager Danny Hipps said he was "a little nervous" going into his team's Sunday matchup with Okeeheelee, Fla. The Red Wings hadn't been tested very much through the first two rounds of the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series, having run-ruled both Sikeston, Mo. (14-4) and Aston Valley, Pa. (14-2). But the Bulldogs of Okeeheelee lived up to their nickname Sunday, givin...

Kenner diffuses Newtown BombersBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com And the beat goes on. Kenner, La., which came into the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series with an unblemished record, continued its winning ways Saturday with a solid 8-2 victory over the Bombers of Newtown, Conn. Kenner (1-0) was playing its first game of the Series, having received a bye in round one, but no first-game jitters were evident. The boys from the bayou applied a steady pressure to...

Lexington downs Lynden 13-1 under lightsBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Southeastern Lexington gradually built momentum Saturday night and never let up on its way to a 13-1 victory over Lynden, Wa., in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series at M.J. Hickey Park. The game was called after five innings because of the 10-run rule. With the win, Southeastern Lexington will play Kenner, La., at 4 p.m. today. Lynden will then play Sikeston, Mo., at 7. A seven-run fifth paced Southeas...

Russellville continues hot streakBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Danny Hipps likes what he's seen from his Russellville baseball team in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series and is really not concerned with who the opponent will be. With the way Russellville has been playing so far in the tournament, he has little reason to be concerned with who comes next as the host team has been continually pouring on the runs. After winning by the 10-run rule in its opening game o...

Hilo rally comes up short to OkeeheeleeBy Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com A late-inning rally came up just short for Hilo, Hawaii, Saturday, as Okeeheelee, Fla., jumped out to an early lead then capped the game in the bottom of the sixth to secure a 6-5 win over the Big Island All-Stars. Hilo (0-1) trailed by as much as 5-1 before a three-run fifth inning got Big Island back in the game. The All-Stars evened the score with another run in the top of the sixth, forcing Okeeh...

Russellville rules over SikestonBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Although they are the host team, Russellville's 10-year-olds showed little hospitality Friday night as they capped the first day of the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series with a 14-4 victory over Sikeston, Mo., at Hickey Park. Russellville - which earned an automatic berth in the World Series for being the host team - defended its home field with an outpouring of offense in the second and third innings to ...

Lexington squeaks by Maumelle 1-0By Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com The Southeastern All-Stars of Lexington, Ky., opened the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series in style Friday with a 1-0 victory over Maumelle behind a stingy defense and a solid effort on the mound by pitcher Aaron Mitchell. The All-Stars (1-0) were able to get the win despite leaving eight runners stranded in scoring position, including seven in the first four innings. Mitchell made stranded ru...

Newtown bombs Jonesboro 14-3By Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Jonesboro coach Spencer Moore got a first-hand look at the importance of being mentally focused in a baseball game. After an eight-run fourth inning, the Newtown Bombers from Newtown, Conn., dropped 14 runs on Jonesboro to come away with a 14-3 victory Friday over Jonesboro - the North Arkansas state champion - in the first game of the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series at Hickey Park. The game was called ...

Russellville rules over SikestonBy Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Although they are the host team, Russellville's 10-year-olds showed little hospitality Friday night as they capped the first day of the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series with a 14-4 victory over Sikeston, Mo., at Hickey Park. Russellville - which earned an automatic berth in the World Series for being the host team - defended its home field with an outpouring of offense in the second and third innings to ...

Lexington squeaks by Maumelle 1-0By Danny Scott sportseditor@couriernews.com The Southeastern All-Stars of Lexington, Ky., opened the 2005 Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series in style Friday with a 1-0 victory over Maumelle behind a stingy defense and a solid effort on the mound by pitcher Aaron Mitchell. The All-Stars (1-0) were able to get the win despite leaving eight runners stranded in scoring position, including seven in the first four innings. Mitchell made stranded ru...

Newtown bombs Jonesboro 14-3By Mark Burke sports@couriernews.com Jonesboro coach Spencer Moore got a first-hand look at the importance of being mentally focused in a baseball game. After an eight-run fourth inning, the Newtown Bombers from Newtown, Conn., dropped 14 runs on Jonesboro to come away with a 14-3 victory Friday over Jonesboro - the North Arkansas state champion - in the first game of the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series at Hickey Park. The game was called ...